1 a) cos(x) tan(x)

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Simplify the following expressions to one trigonometric function.

### Mathematical Expression

**Question a)**  

The mathematical expression provided is:

\[
\frac{1}{cos(x) \cdot tan(x)}
\]

In this expression:
- \( \cos(x) \) is the cosine of \( x \).
- \( \tan(x) \) is the tangent of \( x \).

This expression can be further simplified based on trigonometric identities if needed. For instance, since \( \tan(x) = \frac{\sin(x)}{\cos(x)} \), substituting this identity can transform the expression.

### Simplification:

\[
\frac{1}{cos(x) \cdot \tan(x)} = \frac{1}{cos(x) \cdot \frac{\sin(x)}{\cos(x)}} = \frac{1}{\sin(x)}
\]

So, the simplified form of the expression is:

\[
\frac{1}{sin(x)}
\]

This provides a clear understanding of how trigonometric identities can be used to simplify expressions.
Transcribed Image Text:### Mathematical Expression **Question a)** The mathematical expression provided is: \[ \frac{1}{cos(x) \cdot tan(x)} \] In this expression: - \( \cos(x) \) is the cosine of \( x \). - \( \tan(x) \) is the tangent of \( x \). This expression can be further simplified based on trigonometric identities if needed. For instance, since \( \tan(x) = \frac{\sin(x)}{\cos(x)} \), substituting this identity can transform the expression. ### Simplification: \[ \frac{1}{cos(x) \cdot \tan(x)} = \frac{1}{cos(x) \cdot \frac{\sin(x)}{\cos(x)}} = \frac{1}{\sin(x)} \] So, the simplified form of the expression is: \[ \frac{1}{sin(x)} \] This provides a clear understanding of how trigonometric identities can be used to simplify expressions.
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